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Oct 17, 2023

Pumpkins, Parties, Pop-Up Bars, And More: How To Celebrate Halloween Around D.C.

Family-friendly festivals, spooky film screenings, and specialty cocktail menus: There are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of spooky season in the region.

Apr 25, 2023

More Than 60 Embassies Will Open Their Doors To The Public In May. Here’s What To Know

Locals will soon have the opportunity to travel around the world without leaving the District, as the World Embassy Tour returns May 6.

Nov 10, 2022

14 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

There are ways to observe Veterans Day, the beginning of holiday lights season, and a free salsa concert in Dupont Circle among the events around D.C. this weekend.

Oct 18, 2022

There’s A SkeleTON Of Ways To Celebrate Halloween Around D.C. This Year

Costumed dog shows? Spooky embroidery? Hip-hop Halloween? There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate spooky season around the region.

May 04, 2022

D.C. Had More Tourists In 2021, But Visitors Aren’t Spending Like They Used To

The number of tourists who visited D.C. last year surpassed expectations, but those tourists aren’t spending as much as they used to.

Mar 31, 2022

12 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend

Funk ensemble? Adult Easter egg roll? Plant swap? All on your agenda this weekend.

Feb 03, 2022

11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend

Celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year across the region, see a comedy show (or two), and listen to some extraterrestrial music.

Jan 27, 2022

10 Virtual And IRL Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend

Your weekend plans have arrived: head to a 90’s dance party, honor the late, great Betty White, and paint with some goats.

Dec 30, 2021

10 Virtual And IRL Things To Do In D.C. This (New Year’s) Weekend

Kick off your new year (and say goodbye to 2021) with to-go NYE kits, a community hike, and free guided meditation.

Dec 09, 2021

11 Virtual And IRL Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend

Swap your homemade (or homegrown) goods with neighbors, attend a peppermint mocha competition, or get in your holiday shopping at the Van Ness market.

 
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